Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 14

Thea glanced at the man who had spoken, surprised.

Darwin introduced him and said, "This is Marcus Compton, the chairman of Chilworthy Enterprise,"

Thea bit her lip. "Mr. Compton, you're mistaken. I was responsible for managing the data, but I didn't sell it. The leak was due to my poor oversight, not Mr. Hendrix's fault."

Nicolas's expression softened. He looked up at her and said, "I brought you here to tell you two things. First, the disciplinary file on you from headquarters is confidential. As for the rumors that everyone in the company has a copy, you should investigate that yourself. "Second, after giving it some thought, I've decided to suspend you temporarily. Can you accept that?"

Thea was taken aback, feeling a lump in her throat. It wasn't because she felt wronged; it was that she hadn't expected Nicolas to remain calm and not make things unbearable for her out of anger.

"Thank you, Mr. Hendrix," she said earnestly.

Nicolas then gestured toward Marcus. "The buyer's right here. If you have more questions, you can ask him directly."

Marcus's eyes widened slightly. "Why ask me? I don't know anything. My people handled it. I just know the information was sold to me, and why wouldn't I take it?"

He flashed a mischievous grin at Nicolas. "It's rare to see you take a hit. I couldn't

pass up the chance."

her composure, Thea sat down next to Marcus and gave a small smile. "Mr. Compton, maybe you don't know the details, but you must know which of your people contacted the person pretending to be me." Marcus raised an eyebrow, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm no

benefit for me?"

before that, I'll make sure to tell the media that you hooked up with me to get secrets from Avon Ventures. After getting what you wanted, you disappeared. "As far as everyone else is concerned, I'm already the one who leaked the data. If I say you were the buyer, who do you think they'll believe? Helping me clear my name helps you as well. Exposing the real culprit would prove you weren't involved. Marcus stood abruptly, laughing in frustration. He pointed at Nicolas. "I really thought you invited me out for a drink. Turns

into a slight smile. "She

card and stormed

waving Marcus

but be amused. "You provoked Marcus in my name. Do you think I

"From the moment I walked in and saw the look in your eyes, I knew you believed me. I'm not sure why maybe because you value my work. But I won't let you down." Nicolas's expression softened,

find her belongings scattered outside, her former office completely changed. The once simple and professional fancy but cheap in every corner. The nameplate on the desk now read -

someone bumped into her shoulder hard. "You've got some nerve showing up here," the person spat, rolling their eyes. "Do you realize we've all been stuck working overtime because of you? I don't know how yo can be so thick-skinned" Before Thea could respond, Madelyn's soft voice came from behind. "Don't be so harsh

it harder for her,

to give you a chance, Thea. You

celebrate too soon, Madelyn. Just because you clawed your way into this position with dirty tricks

month, you'll be out of this office. Maybe I won't be deputy

know yet, but headquarters issued a new rule yesterday. There'll be performance evaluations every two weeks, and the top three will compete

from Darwin the day before. She didn't know why the rules had changed, but the look of discomfort on Madelyn's

that had been sucking up to Madelyn now eyed her with a new, more calculating gaze. Madelyn narrowed her eyes, and tears began

the commotion, Jake rushed over and subtly positioned himself